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V276 EAJ

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,206 mi
Last recorded58,206 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV276 EAJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2024 58,206 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal very heavy corrasion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal very heavy corrasion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner seal very heavy corrasion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis corroded within 30 cm of rear seat mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt crackling

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All front suspension / brakes very heavy corrosion

Front Both front lower wings rotten

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle/ rear suspension/ brakes are very heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2020 57,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis close to axle mtng (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis rail covered with plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 54,838 miles

ns & os inner and outer sills repaired and painted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 54,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills repaired and painted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,485 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 51,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 47,069 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 47,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,570 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 11 Oct 2016 46,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Clip insecure (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill, repaired using silicone (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating Possible warped disc (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill, repaired using silicone (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating Possible warped disc (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,384 miles

Vehicle chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,929 miles

Chassis of vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Chassis of vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,190 miles

Chassis corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Chassis corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,692 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on faces

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

slight corrossion offside and nearside front brake pipes

Fail 16 Jan 2013 27,692 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded on faces

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

slight corrossion offside and nearside front brake pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 33,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,445 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 30,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,449 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,418 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,867 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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V276 EAJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V276 EAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V276 EAJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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